Dr. Howard Cotler, MD, FAAOS, FACS
Orthopedic Surgeon
1200 Binz St., Suite 970, Houston, TX 77004
At a glance
Accepts 19 insurances
Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, more+ ·
Has 20+ years of experience
Graduated from Thomas Jefferson University
Works at Gulf Coast Spine Care
Affiliated with Park Plaza Hospital
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In-network insurances
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Medicare
Popular visit reasons
Back Problems
Herniated Disk
Orthopedic Consultation
Orthopedic Follow Up
Spine Deformation / Scoliosis
Back Problems
Herniated Disk
Orthopedic Consultation
Orthopedic Follow Up
More about Dr. Howard Cotler, MD, FAAOS, FACS
Howard B. Cotler, MD, FACS, FAAOS is board certified and recertified in orthopaedic surgery. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthpaedic Surgery and the American College of Surgeons.
He received his medical degree in 1979 from Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. In 1980, Dr. Cotler completed his surgical internship at Grady Memorial Hospital/Emory University in Atlanta. In 1984, he completed his orthopaedic residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.
Dr. Cotler subsequently pursued advanced training in spine through two fellowships: one in acute spinal cord injury surgery with Northwestern University in Chicago in 1984 and another in orthopaedic traumatology from Harborview Medical Center/University of Washington in Seattle in 1985.
From 1985 to 1990, Dr. Cotler had both a clinical practice and an academic appointment at the University of Texas Medical School in Houston. In 1990, he became a founding partner and medical director for the Texas Back Institute of Houston. He was clinical associate professor of orthopaedic surgery at the University of Texas Medical School in Houston.
Dr. Cotler is currently a workers’ compensation provider. He has also been designated by major insurance carriers for providing a higher level of care.
Education & experience
Education
Medical School - Thomas Jefferson University
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Residency in Orthopedic Surgery
Practice
Gulf Coast Spine Care
Affiliation
Park Plaza Hospital
Certifications
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Professional memberships
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation
American College of Surgeons
American Association for the Surgery of Trauma
American Spinal Injury Association
American Trauma Society
Harris County Medical Society
Southern Orthopaedic Association
Texas Medical Association
Texas Spine Society
Awards and publications
Orthopaedic Prize, Honorable Mention Jefferson Medical College (1979)
Resident Research Award, First Prize Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society (1983)
Berg-Sloat Traveling Fellowship Orthopaedic Research & Foundation (1984)
Certificate of Merit Award Radiological Society of North America (1987)
Background
Languages spoken
English
Spanish
Gender
Male
NPI number
#1740235530
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Patient reviews
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Overall rating
4.00
Wait time
4.00
Bedside manner
4.00
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Which hospital is Dr. Howard Cotler affiliated with?
Dr. Howard Cotler is affiliated with Park Plaza Hospital.
What practice does Dr. Howard Cotler work with?
Dr. Howard Cotler works with Gulf Coast Spine Care.
Where is Dr. Howard Cotler's office located?
Dr. Howard Cotler's office is located at 1200 Binz St., Houston, TX 77004.
Which board certifications does Dr. Howard Cotler have?
Dr. Howard Cotler is certified by American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
What languages does Dr. Howard Cotler speak?
Dr. Howard Cotler speaks English and Spanish.
How do patients rate Dr. Howard Cotler in reviews?
1 patients have reviewed Dr. Howard Cotler. The overall rating for this doctor is 4/5. They have a 4/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.